Hedge Funds

In February 2026, investor Bill Ackman unveiled a new stock position, telling investors that shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) were undervalued. That thesis has stalled in 2026, as the stock ranks among the weakest performers in big tech. Here's how much Ackman's newest position is down so far...

Hedge fund managers Bill Ackman and Brad Gerstner are among the most-followed names in the investment space, with investors regularly checking their quarterly positions to see which stocks they're buying, selling or adjusting positions in. Ackman and the Pershing Square Capital Management hedge...

Hedge funds are beginning to utilize data from prediction markets to shape their investment strategies. Historically, hedge funds have been reluctant to engage with prediction markets due to the challenges associated with trading on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. These platforms...

As global tensions continue to rise, money managers are increasingly placing their bets on gold, pushing bullish wagers to a 16-week peak. This shift from currencies and sovereign bonds to hard assets is a response to the growing uncertainties in the world. A report revealed that hedge funds...

GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin, who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, has publicly criticized the "risky game," the president is playing by getting involved with the Federal Reserve. What Happened: Griffin has criticized President Trump for public commentary on the Federal...

Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU) is turning back the clock on valuations, trading at levels not seen since 2010 — and hedge fund billionaire Michael Burry is taking notice. The athletic apparel giant is breaking out on the charts, attracting attention from both value investors and momentum...

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify language around options holdings Activist hedge fund Elliott Management, led by Paul Singer, revealed several new investments in the second quarter, including bets tied to the S&P 500 and one of the most valuable companies in the world....

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock is down Friday after the company beat analyst estimates for the second quarter. Investors see the beat as lower than expected, and higher costs in the second half could be scaring some away. The streamer is trading near all-time highs. Patient investors earned strong...

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates is planning to accumulate funding for an Asia-excluding-China fund that caters to Chinese investors looking to diversify their holdings across the Asian economy. What Happened: Bridgewater’s Chinese arm is looking to raise funds...

The chief economic adviser to President Donald Trump, Stephen Miran, reportedly struggled to reassure major bond and hedge fund investors during a meeting last week. What Happened: Miran, who also heads the Council of Economic Advisers, met with representatives from top hedge funds and other...

Billionaire Dan S. Loeb, the founder of Third Point, exited his stake in Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) in the fourth quarter of 2024. Details: As of the third quarter of 2024 filings, the investor had 11,785,000 shares in the company. Notably, Loeb has been cutting stakes in Bath...

The recent spotlight on DeepSeek’s owner, High-Flyer has renewed interest in quantitative hedge funds. These are pooled funds that employ sophisticated mathematical and statistical models to identify and exploit market inefficiencies. Unlike traditional hedge funds that rely on fundamental...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Bill Ackman’s social media post in support of Whitney Tilson’s candidacy for New York City mayor did not make a formal endorsement. Former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson is running for mayor of New York City and he...

Billionaire investor and former hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller, a confidant of George Soros, is well known for his top-down investment style and for paying close attention to macroeconomic factors. One of his recent wagers seemingly predicted the 2024 U.S. presidential election ahead of...

Mark Spitznagel, co-founder of Universa Investments, believes the stock market is in a "Goldilocks phase" following the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and China's stimulus measures. After a crash last month, the market surged to new highs, but Spitznagel warns this euphoria won't last in an interview...